The Fluid Connections Series

After
moving back to Northern Vermont for my second winter I decided that there was
much more to discover and paint. While walking along the mossy and pebble
covered shores of Jay Brook I realized that in every direction was a new
perspective and composition. A quick walk, then hop down a steep mud covered
pathway down to a local swimming hole also sparked my attention. The way the
water moved through the rocks was incredible and something to capture. I wanted
to paint the way the water sounded as it meandered through each obstacle. Even
though these actual subjects were so large I started small wanting to put the
same emphasis on the little paintings that I do in my larger paintings. In the
past I had always been one for large paintings, but this series began my love
of little paintings and their ability to capture large ideas. Once it was time
to paint each canvas was brought into the kitchen (the best lighting in the
house) and created while looking out the window to snow covered trees (most of
the time). This past winter, being such an exceptionally white winter, made me
want to emphasize color even more.